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Course Introduction

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Project Management Defined

1.1: Introduction to Projects

What is Project Management?

What Is a Project?

Roles within a Project

1.2: The Evolution of Project Management

History of Project Management

Project Management: Past and Present

1.3: Operations vs. Project Management

Total Quality Management

1.4: Project Management Overview

Introduction to Project Management

Defining Project Management

Managing a Project

An Overview of Project Management

1.5: Project Leadership Skills and Roles

What is Transformational Leadership?

Managing People

Research and Stakeholder Analysis

1.6: Profiling a Project

Project Profiling

Project Appraisal

More on Project Appraisal

1.7: Project Management Success or Failure

Managing Project Risk

Basic Principles and Scope

Unit 1 Discussion and Assessment

Unit 1 Discussion

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Project Life Cycle

2.1: What Is a Project Life Cycle?

Project Phases and Organization

The Project Life Cycle

The Life Cycle of a Production System

The Classic Six-Stage Project Management Model

2.2: Initiation Phase

Project Initiation

2.3: Planning Phase

Project Planning

Planning

Planning and Status Tracking

2.4: Execution Phase

Staying on Track

Project Life Cycle Phases

The Six Phases of Project Management

2.5: Closure Phase

Project Completion

Project Closure

2.6: Project Success vs. Failure

Why Projects Fail

How to Create a Successful Project Team

Types of Communication

Defining Risk

Risk Management Planning

Unit 2 Discussion and Assessment

Unit 2 Discussion

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: Organizational Design

3.1: Establishing the Proper Organizational Structure

Organizational Structure

Project Organization

Organizational and Behavioral Issues

3.2: Working with Individuals

Working with Individuals

Managing Projects through People

Project Representation

Involving the Right People

3.3: Working with Groups

Working with Groups and Teams

More on Managing Projects Through People

Team Building and Leadership in Projects

Effective Teamwork and Collaboration

3.4: Communication Tactics

Communication Technologies

Identifying and Involving Stakeholders in a Project

Teamwork and Communication

3.5: Conflict Resolution

Managing Conflict